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        • Mae Stephens
          News

          Mae Stephens drops the delulu song of the summer with new single ‘Delusional’

          April 17, 2026

          Mae Stephens recently told followers that she thought she had written “the delulu song of the summer” and today’s release of the new single ‘Delusional’ proves that she was correct. It comes as she has […]

          The Ordinary Boys
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          The Ordinary Boys celebrate their 20th anniversary comeback with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’

          April 17, 2026

          After over a decade-long hiatus, The Ordinary Boys today make their musical return with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’ – a superb offering that draws on the Worthing band’s synonymous indie-ska roots and arrives via […]

          Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari release video for “Find Out The Hard Way” from surprise new album “Lose Your Self”

          April 16, 2026

          Enter Shikari have just revealed the official music video for track, Find Out The Hard Way. The visuals were shot in South London by Jasper Visuals, and premiered last night on YouTube. With zero announcements or teasers […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It’s the Long Goodbye
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

          March 24, 2026

          It’s been seven years since The Twilight Sad released It Won’t Be Like This All the Time — a record that cemented their place as one of the most emotionally direct and sonically powerful bands […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
          Album Reviews

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

        • Live Reviews

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

          April 1, 2026

          Gorillaz finally made it to Belfast — and instead of rolling out a greatest hits set, they came in with something very different. Support came from Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno, and I’ve never […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

  • Gigs
        • December 10
          Gigs

          December 10 announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show for July 20th 2026

          April 2, 2026

          Britain’s brand-new boyband December 10 today announce December 10: The Next Step– kicking off in Edinburgh on Friday 10 July and wrapping in Dublin on Tuesday 21 July. “We loved our Introducing! run of shows […]

          White Denim
          Gigs

          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Formed in 2006, for approaching 20 years White Denim has been celebrated for their fearless blend of garage rock, soul, jazz fusion, psychedelia, and experimental improvisation. Based for much of that time in Austin, though […]

          Tom Jones
          Gigs

          Tom Jones to Play Dublin & Belfast Headline Shows This August 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Legendary Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones has announced a return to Ireland with a headline show within the idyllic grounds of Palmerstown House Estate, just 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre on Sunday 09th […]

  • Interviews
        • Ganser
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Alicia Gaines on the Architecture of Ganser and Discomfort by Design

          April 12, 2026

          Chicago’s underground has always thrived in the margins, and few bands embody that restless, art-driven spirit quite like Ganser. Formed in the city’s DIY circuit, the group have carved out a reputation for wiry, confrontational […]

          Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

  • Podcast
        • Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
          Podcast

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

          The Boxer Rebellion
          Podcast

          The Boxer Rebellion on ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ and the reset that brought them back | XS Noize Podcast #279

          April 7, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion return with The Second I’m Asleep — their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Nathan Nicholson and Piers Hewitt join Mark Millar to talk […]

          The Dandy Warhols
          Podcast

          Courtney Taylor-Taylor on Pin Ups, Dig! and taking back The Dandy Warhols narrative | XS Noize Podcast #278

          April 1, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor — frontman, songwriter and creative force behind The Dandy Warhols — to talk about the band’s latest release Pin Ups, […]

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MILBURN - Announce Brand New Album 'Time'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Milburn – ‘Time’

September 27, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

Four-piece Sheffield indie rockers, Milburn, are back with their first new album in 11 years. The band split up in 2008 after releasing just two albums, Well Well Well (2006) and These Are The Facts […]

MIKE FINNIGAN - To release his stunning debut album 'Home Again' in November
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MIKE FINNIGAN – To release his stunning debut album ‘Home Again’ in November

September 27, 2017 XS Noize

Mike Finnigan is a singer-songwriter hailing from Manchester, he first picked up a guitar when he was 16 and has been writing and playing ever since. Having cut his teeth playing the live circuit in […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lover - 'Fallen Famous' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lover – ‘Fallen Famous’ – Watch Now!

September 26, 2017 XS Noize

Fallen Famous is the brand new re-released single from six piece London based pop/rock band Lover. Taken from the album Human Geography, it continues the upward path from the London six-piece. 2017 is the year […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: Feeder – ‘The Best Of’

September 26, 2017 Michael Barron

Originally conceived as Reel in 1992; this brainchild of Grant Nicholas and John Lee would eventually become Feeder. With Taka Hirose, Feeder would release their first single in 1996 and go on to scoop 20 […]

COURTNEY BARNETT AND KURT VILE Share New Single “CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST” - WATCH VIDEO HERE
Gigs

COURTNEY BARNETT AND KURT VILE Share New Single “CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST” – WATCH VIDEO HERE

September 26, 2017 XS Noize

By now you would have heard that Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, two of the most accomplished songwriters of their generation, are releasing a very special collaborative album, “Lotta Sea Lice” October 13th – at […]

THE HORRORS Reveal Stunning New Track - ‘MACHINE’ - Listen Now! 1
Gigs

THE HORRORS – Reveal striking yet strange new video for ‘Something to Remember Me By’.

September 26, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors have revealed a striking yet strange new video for ‘Something to Remember Me By’. Director Max Weiland said: “this video is a comment on society’s obsession with celebrity and the music industry’s attempt […]

STEREOPHONICS - Announce Belfast, SSE Arena Show, Thursday 15th March 2018
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STEREOPHONICS – Announce Belfast, SSE Arena Show, Thursday 15th March 2018

September 26, 2017 XS Noize

One of Britain’s best live bands Stereophonics will embark on a major UK arena tour early 2018 following the release their new album ‘Scream Above The Sounds’. Twenty years after their debut ‘Word Gets Around’; […]

PREMIERE: River Nelson - 'Glow', Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: River Nelson – ‘Glow’, Listen Now!

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere ‘Glow’ from NY MC River Nelson  – Glow is a song about resilience, bravery and love. It’s a story about a single father who tells his little girl that even […]

DEACON BLUE - Announce Belfast, Ulster Hall Gig, Tuesday 13th November 2018
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DEACON BLUE – Announce Belfast, Ulster Hall Gig, Tuesday 13th November 2018

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

Deacon Blue are delighted to announce their 2018 Tour, ‘To Be Here Someday’, a celebration of 30 years of Deacon Blue. The last 5 years of Deacon Blue have seen a creative surge, and the […]

THE HORRORS release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22 + announce UK & Irish tour for October 2017
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Horrors – ‘V’

September 25, 2017 Lori Gava

The British band The Horrors are standing on the edge of the precipice of wider popular renown. The September 22nd release of their fifth album, “V” is the answer to the question of whether the […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
Gigs

EMBRACE – Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED – Listen to track

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

Embrace have announced their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED which will be released on 9th March 2018 through Cooking Vinyl and is available to pre-order everywhere now. They have also released a […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. ‘WHO BUILT THE MOON?’, plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

While flowing from the same, molten core of melody, songwriting craft and towering self-belief, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ new album, Who Built The Moon? alters the legendary singer-songwriter’s course following a bracing, two-year creative […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Enter Shikari - “The Spark”
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Enter Shikari – “The Spark”

September 25, 2017 Fionn Crossan

Enter Shikari return this year with “The Spark”. The fifth album to follow up 2015’s release “The Mindsweep”, a hugely bleak record that reflected the times in the context of the band’s signature style of […]

TAYLOR SWIFT Interpolates RIGHT SAID FRED'S 'I'm Too Sexy'!
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Right Said Fred’s Richard Fairbrass – “Taylor Swift sent us flowers to say thanks.”

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

Taylor Swift’s first single from her long-awaited and highly anticipated 6th studio album Reputation has arrived. The multi-award winning Swift has given Right Said Fred a writing credit on the single ‘Look What You Made […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Spirit
Gigs

DEPECHE MODE – Release Cover Video Of DAVID BOWIE’S “HEROES” On Song’s 40th ANNIVERSARY…

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

After including a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” in their Global Spirit Tour set list in Europe and North America, Depeche Mode today released a video of their haunting, emotionally-charged version of the song. The […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghost Station - "Cast Away" - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghost Station – “Cast Away” – Watch Now!

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

Sun-drenched power-pop single arrives in download/streaming stores today. Essex’s self-styled ‘smallest band in the world’ Ghost Station have released their new single Cast Away on all download/streaming platforms. An infectious 3 minutes of beachy guitar […]

PREMIERE:  Lier - 'The Cost of Me’, - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Lier – ‘The Cost of Me’, – Listen Now!

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere ‘The Cost of Me’ by Lier taken from the new compilation EP ‘6flOz. 6 fl.oz is the first official release from the label and comes in the form of a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Deerhoof - 'Mountain Moves'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Deerhoof – ‘Mountain Moves’

September 22, 2017 Lori Gava

Prolific Experimental Noise Punk band Deerhoof is releasing their 14th installment of surreal sonics entitled “Mountain Moves”. The album released on September 8, 2017 and is a marked departure from their prior album 2016’s “The […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED - Share new track "Moonrise Kingdom" - Listen HERE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Brix & The Extricated – ‘Part 2’

September 21, 2017 Sandra Blemster

American Brix Smith-Start is something of an iconic figure in the world of rock and to women in general. She released a best-selling autobiography in 2016 The Rise, The Fall and the Rise about her […]

Acclaimed New London Five-Piece CURSE OF LONO Release Their Debut Album + Announce Headline Show
News

CURSE OF LONO – Announce Europe Tour Dates with CHUCK PROPHET

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

London five-piece Curse Of Lono announce November European tour dates with Chuck Prophet plus single Send For The Whisky, take a look at the video filmed in East London’s Wilton’s Music Hall BELOW. Founded and […]

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